For many people, a lingering tax issue starts to “get real” once they receive notice of an IRS lien or levy against their house, bank account or other assets. This category of our blog focuses on liens and levies and the various options available to someone facing this sort of IRS issue.
Yes, tax liens are public records. When the IRS files a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, it becomes a public document, signaling that the government has a legal claim against … Read more
If you owe taxes, one of the most common concerns that may come to your mind is whether the IRS can take your home and seize it. It’s a daunting … Read more
If you owe the IRS money, you may not be able to leave the country. The IRS is taking away passports as part of IRS Section 7345. It allows them to advise with the State Department to suspend or deny the passports of taxpayers. Luckily, this mostly applies to those who owe a lot of money.
This article is part of our series on the 12 Myths About the IRS That Taxpayers Need To Know. While it is true that the IRS cannot one day put a … Read more
When you owe the IRS money, the first letter you get requests full payment. Every additional letter, telephone call, and personal meeting begins with the same demand. Sometimes taxpayers can write the check, but more times than not, there is no ability to pay the debt immediately.
Without question, one thing every American dreads is confronting the IRS. The best way to deal with the IRS, though, is by not incurring their disfavor–in other words, pay your … Read more
I’m Tax Attorney Steve Klitzner. My practice is limited solely to representing individuals and businesses with IRS problems. Here’s a common question that people have: What’s the difference between a … Read more
I’m tax attorney Steve Klitzner. It’s my job to protect folks with IRS problems and to exercise their rights. Now a question that is often asked of me is, “What is a federal tax lien?” Part two to the question is, “How do I get rid of it?”
Well, first of all, a federal tax lien is what the IRS files in the county where you live that’ll protect their interest. If you have any assets or any property, it’ll attach to that property. It’ll also mess up your credit pretty good. Sometimes it can lower it by 75 to 100 points.
Steven N. Klitzner, P.A. is a tax attorney based in Miami, Florida. He has been practicing tax law for over 40 years, and currently holds a 10.0 rating by Avvo. Mr. Klitzner was appointed to the IRS Service Advisory Council in 2021 and is... Read more
Steven N. Klitzner, P.A. is a tax attorney based in Miami, Florida. He has been practicing tax law for over 40 years, and currently holds a 10.0 rating by Avvo. Mr. Klitzner was appointed to the IRS Service Advisory Council in 2021 and is... 
